The Impact of Stress What is Stress Stress should not be viewed in a negative context. We all need to stress to stimulate and develop ourselves. Our internal reactions are what determines the response not the actual stressor. Stress arises as a maladaptation response to stressors. Internal reaction is individualised and we all experience it …
Servings: 6-8 bars Ingredients 2 cups raw nuts (such as almonds, walnuts, pistachios, pecans, and/or blanched hazelnuts) ½ cup raw pumpkin seeds 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for pan 2 cups old-fashioned oats, divided 1¼ cups dried fruit (such as tart cherries, raisins, currants, dates, apricots, and/or blueberries) ¾ cup natural peanut butter …
Makes 2 Smoothies Ingredients 360ml unsweetened almond milk 1 scoop of protein powder (vanilla pairs well) 150g frozen strawberries 100g frozen blueberries 60g frozen raspberries 75g frozen blackberries Instructions Blend all the ingredients together and serve. Allergens: Nuts To learn more recipes which can be part of a diet to help you Balance and Support …
Makes 1 Green Power Smoothie Ingredients 1 cup packed kale leaves, stems removed 1 cup packed spinach leaves juice of 1/2 lemon 1 green apple, cored and diced 1/2 cucumber 1/2 cup filtered water 1 tbsp unsweetened protein powder 3 ice cubes* Instructions Cut the cucumber in quarters lengthwise then slice off the inner corner …
Serves 6 large muffins Ingredients 40g ground almonds 60g ground flax seeds 2 tsp gluten free baking powder 45g xylitol 3 eggs 30g coconut oil, melted 60ml water 30g sesame seeds 40g sunflower seeds 90g dried cherries, chopped into small pieces Instructions Preheat the oven to 180C In a food mixer blend the xylitol, eggs, …
Serves 8 Ingredients 220g coconut oil 100g dark chocolates (at least 70% cocoa solids) 100g organic cocoa powder 4 large eggs, beaten and at room temperature 340g xylitol 2 tsp gluten free baking powder 100g nuts, chopped Instructions Pre-heat the oven to 180ºC and grease and line a 7 x 11 inch baking in with …
Cholesterol To understand Cholesterol and its role in Cardiovascular Disease let’s take a look at the role of lipids and fatty acids in our bodies. Lipids Lipids are made up of several different types of compounds. Liver and adipose cells synthesise lipids from glucose or amino acids through lipogenesis which is stimulated by insulin. Lipids …